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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
NBA and WNBA players together in NBA 2K26 MyTeam: All you need to know about new features
NBA 2K26 is shattering boundaries by bringing NBA and WNBA players together in a game-changing lineup, for the first time in MyTEAM history. Besides this historic milestone, NBA 2k26 also features and exclusive WNBA Domination tier, All-Star Team-Ups, Game-Changer cards, and so much more! NBA 2k26's MyTEAM update features integrated WNBA players, Game Changer cards and many more upgrades(x/@ChicoFiloYT) WNBA integration For the first time in MyTEAM history, you can now collect cards from both NBA and WNBA leagues to assemble your dream team, across all Gen 8 and Gen 9 platforms. The 2k26 update celebrates inclusivity and empowerment, allowing you to pair your favorite WNBA legends with iconic NBA superstars on the same roster. Imagine teaming up Lisa Leslie with Nikola Jokić or pairing versatile modern stars like Caitlin Clark and Stephen Curry! Attributes and badges function exactly the same in both leagues, featuring the full collection of WNBA uniforms, courts, and a dedicated WNBA Domination tier. Brand new Game Changer cards Apart from the balanced integration of WNBA player cards, the 2k26 update also introduces new consumable cards called Game Changer cards, which will help players personalize their MyTeam experience - including REP or MyTEAM Points multipliers, win streak recovery, auto-winning Breakout games, extra prizes and more. Game Changer cards in NBA 2k26 can be accessed by completing 2K26 Challenge in 2K25's MyTEAM. In addition to receiving 5 Game Changer cards, you will also select an All-Star Series 1 player to add to your collection. Also Read | LeBron James to Warriors along with his son? Analyst proposes potential trade option Sunset beach returns as Triple Threat Park at Night NBA 2k15's Sunset Beach is getting a brand new look - sunbaked courts and the sound of waves complete with neon visuals - reimagined as Triple Threat Park at Night. The new setup boasts four head-to-head 3v3 courts, three 6-player co-op 3v3 courts, and for the first time, 2v2 half-courts with chain nets, offering fresh ways for players to compete. More rewards have been introduced to enhance the competitive edge, including Daily Win Streaks, Seasonal Ladder prizes, and Streak Busters. New All-Star Team-Ups This new feature allows gamers to make 5v5 teams for 10-player gameplay with dynamic 6-minute halves, coordinating with friends or random players. All-Star Team-Ups require the five team members to each select their most-prized, position eligible NBA or WNBA player card, and win shared bonus rewards with every 5 games won with the same squad, in addition to climbing up with Season Ladder. Win big prizes with King of Courts NBA 2k26 is hosting a high-stakes King of Courts with rewards of $10,000 USD for No.1 finishers across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and 1M VC grand prize for PC and Nintendo Switch 2 players, every weekend, from September 12 through August 2. The updated King of Courts offers easier access, allowing players to enter based on weekly REP earned in any MyTEAM mode or Challenges, with a window that spans the entire weekend, starting from 3pm PT on Fridays till 11:59pm PT on Sundays. Also Read | Has The Last of Us Season 3 been canceled? Here's the truth behind the rumors More upgrades The new NBA 2k26 also features a Breakout: Gauntlet mode that challenges players with increasing difficulty from Rookie and higher up, to clear a straight line in the game board using only one player card per run. Additionally, Salary Cap is making a comeback for both single and multiplayer options. A fresh MyTEAM Arena has been introduced, that will display achievements and trophies. An all-new Coach Card system is also set to debut, introducing skill trees, Badge Training Challenges and REP-based staff expansion. Elsewhere, Domination gets new challenges, formats and Crest rewards; a revamped player card view allows more customization, while a favorites system makes it quicker to build lineups. Now that NBA and WNBA cards are all in one lineup, 2K26 features more modes, ways to customize your team, and rewards than ever.
USA Today
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'NBA 2K' has a fascinating WNBA integration coming
The upcoming version of NBA 2K will try something for the first time and it is incredibly exciting for folks who are fans of men's and women's hoops. For fans who play MyTEAM on NBA 2K26 when it comes out, they'll have the opportunity to collect WNBA Player Cards for the first time. They can pair both current and historic WNBA stars with current and historic NBA players on the same team. The press release announced that players can "mix and match" stars from both league and gave examples like pairing Paige Bueckers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or throwing a lob from Sheryl Swoopes to Shaquille O'Neal. 'MyTEAM is where competition meets a basketball fan's wildest imagination,' said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. 'By integrating the WNBA into one of our most popular modes, we're not only giving players the opportunity to customize their all-time dream rosters but shining a spotlight on some of the game's most iconic hoopers. We're looking forward to giving our players a new and deeper way to engage with the WNBA. But there is so much more coming to MyTEAM this year - from All-Star Team-Up to new weekly cash prizes in King of the Court, there have never been more ways to compete with friends and win big.' Per the release, attributes and badges function identically for WNBA and NBA players to ensure "balanced, consistent" gameplay. More: NBA 2K26 new rebound timer is an example of the game's larger problem You can watch the trailer, narrated by Buckers, above. Her avatar is wearing a Dallas Mavericks jersey and later, she is featured playing alongside Cooper Flagg. The trailer also features Reese and Shaq, who both played for LSU, wearing WNBA's Chicago Sky uniforms. Luka Dončić is seen playing alongside Brittney Griner. This is a lot of fun, and while it is currently only part of MyTEAM and not Play Now, it is still a really cool idea that should make for some awesome moments.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WNBA, NBA players will be able to play together in NBA2K26's MyTEAM mode
Gamers will be able to use WNBA and NBA players on the same team in the upcoming NBA 2K26 video game, 2K announced on Thursday. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] WNBA players will join the MyTEAM mode allowing users to pair up current and former women's basketball greats like Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Sheryl Swoopes and Lisa Leslie with present and past NBA stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steph Curry, Carmelo Anthony and Shaquille O'Neal. WNBA Player Cards will be integrated into the MyTEAM mode and 2K promises a "balanced, consistent gameplay experience no matter who is on the court." All WNBA uniforms and court floors will also be part of the game, which will see broadcasters Kevin Harlan, Greg Anthony, and Stan Van Gundy announcing the action. Reese, along with Anthony and Gilgeous-Alexander will be the cover athletes for the various versions of this year's game, which releases Sept. 5.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Lego Voyagers' Co-Op Adventure Sets September Release From Annapurna Interactive (Gaming News Roundup)
The video game Lego world is expanding with a new creative co-op adventure game, 'Lego Voyagers,' debuting in September from Annapurna Interactive and Light Brick Studio. According to the game's official description, 'From the makers of 'LEGO Builder's Journey' comes a new 2-player co-op adventure about friendship and play. When two friends make it their mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship, they embark on a journey beyond their wildest dreams, ultimately learning the value of being connected.' More from Variety Ex-Bungie Boss Harold Ryan's ProbablyMonsters Unveils 'Storm Lancers,' 'Ire: A Prologue' as First Releases (Gaming News Roundup) Game Developers Org 'Alarmed' by Censorship and Delisting of 'NSFW' Games Following Backlash (Gaming News Roundup) 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Surpasses 5 Million Players Four Months After Launch (Gaming News Roundup) 'Lego Voyagers' will launch Sept. 15 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game's release will come approximately one year after a massive shakeup at Annapurna that occurred when the entire staff of gaming division Annapurna Interactive quit. Per the developers, the 'Lego Voyagers' co-op game will allow players to: Experience what it feels like to be a Lego brick. Tumble, jump, snap together, and build your way through rich brick worlds. Unravel a poetic, nonverbal narrative, set in beautiful brick-built environments, supported by an atmospheric soundtrack. Cooperatively solve the game's many challenges and discover how two bricks are better than one. Play locally on the same screen, or online. Invite a friend to join your adventure for free with the Friend's Pass. As long as one of you owns 'Lego Voyagers,' you can both play the full co-op experience together. 'Lego Voyagers' will be unveiled in more detail during next week's Gamescom video game convention in Cologne, Germany. Watch the new release date trailer for 'Lego Voyagers' via the video below. See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below. TRAILERS 'NBA 2K26' released a new trailer that revealed the upcoming game will feature the addition of WNBA Player Cards to 'MyTeam' for the first time in franchise history. Per developer 2K, 'In this milestone addition, players will be able to collect and play with current and historic WNBA players and pair them with their favorite NBA superstars on the same team. Additional updates coming to MyTEAM include multiple new game modes, new card types, a beloved location with a new spin, and so much more.' 'MyTEAM is where competition meets a basketball fan's wildest imagination,' said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. 'By integrating the WNBA into one of our most popular modes, we're not only giving players the opportunity to customize their all-time dream rosters but shining a spotlight on some of the game's most iconic hoopers. We're looking forward to giving our players a new and deeper way to engage with the WNBA. But there is so much more coming to MyTEAM this year – from All-Star Team-Up to new weekly cash prizes in King of the Court, there have never been more ways to compete with friends and win big.' NEW RELEASES 'EA Sports Madden NFL 26' released wide Thursday. Per publisher Electronic Arts' (EA) description for the latest installment in the franchise: 'Powered by years of NFL data, immerse yourself in explosive gameplay with new player-specific traits, authentic play styles, and adaptive strategy that match on-field tendencies and strategies of real NFL quarterbacks and coaches. Play in online multiplayer modes like Dynasty and Ultimate Team with friends via GameChat. Call an audible and stoke friendly rivalries as if you and your friends are playing together in the same room. With full feature-parity, experience realistic, immersive gameplay, dynamic halftime shows and in-stadium gameday presentations – where you'll hear the 'Skol!' chant echo in your ears in Minnesota and be dazzled by the pre-game light show in Baltimore. Extreme weather conditions also impact what you do on the field – adapt to new challenges like limited visibility downfield in heavy snow and fog, or wet conditions that will directly impact player movement, stamina, ball security and more.' Watch Nintendo's launch trailer for 'Madden NFL 26' on Switch 2 below. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025
